Også MSI er nu på banen med det nye KT266A chipset, som skulle give en ydelses forbedring på op imod 10-12% i forhold til KT266.......vi håber at vi inden længe kan få et KT266A board i hænderne og se om det passer.
Vi gengiver herunder MSI's presse meddelse vedr. deres nye board :
MSI? announces the most recent addition to its existing award-winning K7T266 family, the MSI K7T266 Pro2-(RU). Based on the new VIA® Apollo KT266A chipset, the MSI K7T266 Pro2-(RU) is designed to provide the highest performance and the most scalable chipset solution for the latest AMD Athlon? and Duron? processors. With the capability to support the high-speed 200/266 DDR SDRAM, 4xAGP, optional Raid and USB 2.0 support (optional), the MSI K7T266 Pro2-(RU) offers unprecedented advantages in graphics performance and memory transfers. Included with the MSI K7T266 Pro2-(RU), is the exclusive MSI Smart KeyÔ, a unique USB hardware device for PC security. Whether you are a business user running multiple applications or a hardcore gamer searching for the most reliable system, the MSI K7T266 Pro2-(RU) enables you to maximize the benefits of the latest AMD? processor technology.
The MSI K7T266 Pro2-RU conforms to the ATX form factor and has a total of three DDR slots supporting up to 3GB DDR SDRAM. The MSI K7T266 Pro2-RU?s 5 PCI /1 AGP /1 CNR expansion slot design should suffice for most users. For overclocking, with the help of the BIOS setup, users can tweak the FSB speeds and the CPU core voltage from within the BIOS. With a design rich in standard features, this extremely stable motherboard will appeal to average users as well as performance enthusiasts.
MSI? always offers products of the highest quality and the K7T266 Pro2-RU is no exception. In addition to its excellent performance and stability, the K7T266 Pro2-RU also offers the following features:
· MSI Smart Key?
MSI Smart key? is a USB hardware device, which protects your personal computer from illegal users and provides you with a low-cost security solution for your PC. This ?key? records the user?s name, ID and password during installation and has a screen saver function so that no one can access your computer and spy on your personal documents when you are not around. From now on, there is no need to remember the long passwords, just use the key instead.
· Supports USB 2.0 (optional)
USB2.0 provides users the ability to connect to high performance peripherals in the least expensive way. With much higher bandwidth, USB2.0 can reach data rates of up to 480 Mbps, that?s nearly 40 times faster than the current USB1.1. The new generation USB devices will be fully compatible with the USB 2.0 system.
· Supports Promise IDE RAID 0 or 1 (Optional)
As a hard drive matrix, RAID enables users to integrate several hard drives to form a single unit hard drive of a larger size. This aims at providing error correction (error tolerance) of system data and enhancement of system operation. While RAID 1 is for data mirroring or data deposit, enabling error correction (error tolerance) of system data, RAID 0 is for stripping whose fast access extensively enhances system operation efficiency.
· D-Bracket? (optional)
D-Bracket? is a new innovation based on the D-LED? feature. It helps the user diagnose computer hardware problems from outside of the computer chassis, eliminating the trouble of having to open up the chassis every time. The D-Bracket? also has a combination of 4 LED light signals that are either green or red, representing 16 different troubleshooting functions during boot up.
· Supports Live Driver?
The Live Driver? is the latest innovation from MSI developed with the convenience of users in mind. This ?auto-installation? software program allows users to automatically download and install the latest drivers for their motherboards from MSI website.
· Live BIOS?
A useful software tool from MSI?, Live BIOS? compares the current BIOS version automatically with the latest version available on the web; Links to the site to download the latest version of BIOS and updates it.
· Fuzzy Logic?3
Fuzzy Logic?3 is a smart automatic overclocking tool offered exclusively by MSI?. Fuzzy Logic?3 automatically adjusts the CPU to its best real-time performance under the OS to accomplish the overclocking target with AI (Artificial Intelligence). While system hanging is a common occurrence in overclocking, Fuzzy Logic?3 detects the limit and automatically restarts the system if it exceeds the maximum, thus always making the system run at its best.
· D-LED?
D-LED? has a combination of 4 LEDs light signals that represent 16 different troubleshooting functions during boot up, allowing users to find the cause of any possible failure quickly and easily.
· Supports Ultra ATA 100
The Ultra ATA100 with RAID Bus Master interface provides an excellent and faster connection for IDE devices.
· STR/ STD / PCI 2.2 compliant
All MSI? product innovations are focused on easy installation, high stability, and multiple built-in functions.